12/20/2024
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Students
In its first year of operation, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s esports program has already clinched its first national title win.
12/19/2024
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Students,
Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate student Kennedy Williams has been named the 2024 recipient of the English-Speaking Union of the United States (ESU) Luard Morse Scholarship – the second in the university’s history.
12/18/2024
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Research,
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Biomedical researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will benefit from a new $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education designed to expand the university’s research and teaching capacity in the biomedical life sciences.
12/18/2024
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Alumni
Triad Business Journal (TBJ) has named Crystal W. Boyce ’07 ‘15, Jazmin Clark ’11 ‘13 and Ashley Harris ’09, Ph.D. to its 2025 class of 40 Under 40 award winners.
12/16/2024
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University Advancement
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named the Capital One Cyber Range within the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex in recognition of Capital One’s significant contributions.
12/14/2024
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Students
More than 1,200 students, including more than 300 graduate students, participated in two separate commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at First Horizon Coliseum’s Main Arena – the first under the leadership of Chancellor James R. Martin II.
12/13/2024
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Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has implemented a chatbot to capture the student voice via text message, identify potential issues students may be facing and provide guidance and support resources where needed.
12/12/2024
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Research,
College of Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering
Rockets can be heard as far as 15 miles away from their launch site. Jet planes and military aircrafts can be as loud as 150 decibels at takeoff, loud enough to rupture an eardrum. Similarly, highway noise annoys neighbors.
12/11/2024
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Research,
College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will lead the University Transportation Center of Excellence for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) recently awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
12/10/2024
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) remains No. 1 in graduating African Americans with bachelor’s degrees in agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences, tied with Tuskegee University.
12/09/2024
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Alumni,
College of Education
A 1978 graduate of North Carolina A&T, Johnson went on to numerous historic first for Greensboro, including service as its first Black mayor.
12/03/2024
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Cooperative Extension
With the theme “Next Gen Agriculture,” Small Farms Week 2025 will look at new technologies and new farming practices designed for environmental sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change.
12/02/2024
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Alumni,
College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Daryl “DJ” Riley Jr. ‘22 has received patent pending for his wireless solar-powered charging jacket through Microsoft’s #MakeWhatsNext Patent Program.
11/26/2024
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University Advancement,
Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named two spaces at the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex for the Rev. Dr. John L. Williams ’96 and Elnita L. Williams.
11/25/2024
“Our Blues Make Us Gold” is now available for streaming on Black Experience on Xfinity, X1 Xumo and Xumo Play.
11/25/2024
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Research,
College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health (COAACH) received a five-year $4.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in middle-aged African Americans.
11/20/2024
New rankings recently released by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education show North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leads all historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in graduating Black bachelor’s degree earners and all U.S. universities in graduation of Black bachelor’s and doctoral students in engineering.
11/18/2024
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Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a hosting lecture series to commemorate International Education Week (IEW), an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Department of Education dedicated to celebrating the benefits of international education and academic exchange opportunities.
11/18/2024
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Academic Affairs
National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) 2024, observed Nov. 4-8, was a resounding success at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Extended Campus.
11/14/2024
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The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University community is invited to “Beyond the Ballot: Winning in a Political Pandemic,” scheduled for Monday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in McNair Hall Room 240.
11/13/2024
Harold L. Martin, Sr., Chancellor Emeritus at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was honored today with the Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award at the APLU Annual Meeting currently taking place in Orlando. The APLU award recognizes an individual whose career has been dedicated to the service and leadership of public and land-grant universities.
11/11/2024
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Cooperative Extension
Mark Light, Ph.D., 4-H STEM specialist with the Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is the statewide lead of a new, two-year $225,000 grant from Google to develop AI literacy among educators and students.
11/07/2024
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Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s 89th Miss N.C. A&T, Torree Theodore, has been crowned Miss Black Georgia.
11/07/2024
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Information Technology Services
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its annual Aggie Shred and Recycling Day on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Lindsay and Laurel streets on campus.
11/05/2024
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty members are available to assist media in elections coverage today and in the days ahead, as news organizations seek to interpret the results. Please reach out to the Office of University Relations and Jamie Crockett to connect to any of the sources listed below: 336-256-0863 or jicrockett@ncat.edu.
11/04/2024
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Alumni,
Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s storied annual homecoming celebration last month was bigger than ever: At least 131,753 Aggie alumni, fans, friends and supporters attended the weeklong array of events in and around Greensboro, organizers say.
11/01/2024
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will mark National Distance Learning Week (NDLW), Monday, Nov. 4, through Friday, Nov. 8, with virtual events and webinars highlighting all distance education has to offer.
10/31/2024
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Students,
College of Business and Economics
A junior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has completed his first year with a program dedicated to creating diversity in the financial services sector at the Milken Institute.
10/30/2024
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College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and its Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER) will host the All of Us Journey next week to encourage representation in health research.
10/29/2024
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Cooperative Extension
Community leaders and volunteers from across North Carolina will come together Thursday, Nov. 21, in Raleigh for the annual Grassroots Leadership Conference (GLC), a one-day event to discuss local issues and develop strategies for positive change.
10/29/2024
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College of Business and Economics,
Economics
Three student organizations at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present an annual Political Economy event with panel discussions featuring insights from state Sen. Gladys Robinson, a two-time N.C. A&T alumna, and Greensboro City Councilman Hugh Holston.
10/28/2024
A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4.
10/24/2024
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences,
Family and Consumer Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) associate professor Roberta Claro da Silva, Ph.D., has been awarded a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to create the first academic course about chocolate at a historically Black college and university.
10/19/2024
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Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Judge Merl F. Code has been inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame.
10/17/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Lyceum Series, in collaboration with the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) University Jazz Ensemble, is set to host an evening of soulful jazz featuring Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum. This event, open to the public, will take place Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St.
10/15/2024
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Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has appointed Gerard Dumancas, Ph.D., as associate dean of Research and Program Innovation and Christiana Garrett ‘11 as student engagement and recruitment coordinator for the Honors College.
10/14/2024
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Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Lovelle McMichael, M.Div., M.Ed., director of community engagement for the Division of Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development.
10/10/2024
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Students
Aggie Shuttles at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will begin serving students at Campus East apartments on Monday, Oct. 14, as homecoming week begins.
10/10/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence for Social Justice (CESJ) will host its inaugural HBCU Democracy Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Alumni-Foundation Event Center, 200 N. Benbow Road, Greensboro.
10/09/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Grace Bullock, a senior public relations major at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is bringing her entrepreneurial spirit to life once again with the launch of “The University Collection.”
10/09/2024
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Research,
College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, hosted a five-day biotechnology camp for 12 high school students at the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center located at the Gateway Research Park South Campus.
10/08/2024
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College of Business and Economics,
College of Health and Human Sciences
e.l.f. Beauty, in collaboration with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has released the “Not So White Paper,” a comprehensive report underscoring the pivotal role that board diversity plays in the success of U.S. publicly traded companies.
10/07/2024
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has welcomed three new members to its Board of Visitors during the October 2024 meeting, the first of the academic year.
10/07/2024
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Alumni,
Students
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Board of Trustees elected new officers and welcomed a new member during its first full-body meeting of the 2024-25 academic year.
10/04/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program will present “A Doll’s House,” written by Henrik Ibsen. This adaptation addresses themes of female empowerment and male domination, making the play a controversial theatre classic.
10/04/2024
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been recognized as a 2024 Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader.
10/03/2024
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Alumni
The Environmental Protection Agency announced North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Hilda Pinnix-Ragland as chair of the inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU-MSI) Federal Advisory Council.
10/02/2024
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Honors College
Two North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni have been selected as semifinalists for the 2024-25 Fulbright Program grant year.
10/02/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Five students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University completed the FutureSole PLC powered by Nike Masterclass, a five-week intensive design program at the Pensole Lewis College (PLC) of Business & Design in Detroit. This program offers in-depth training to help the next generation of historically Black college and university (HBCU) students gain real-world experience in footwear, fashion and design.
10/01/2024
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Employees
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s threat assessment manager, Lauren Ghoston, recently earned two prestigious professional certifications.
09/30/2024
N.C. A&T launches of the NCAT Park app, powered by ParkZen. Designed exclusively for the A&T community, the app brings convenience and innovation to campus parking.
09/30/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence for Social Justice (CESJ) will host its inaugural Scholar Activist-in-Residence program for the 2024-25 academic year featuring internationally acclaimed scholar, author and speaker Daniel Black, Ph.D. This program will provide a unique opportunity
09/28/2024
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Employees
Members of the University Police Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are en route to the University of North Carolina-Asheville to provide necessary assistance in the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
09/26/2024
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Research,
Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and colleagues at six additional historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been awarded a three-year, $3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to enhance semiconductor research and workforce development.
09/26/2024
New rankings from Forbes show that North Carolina A&T grads earn more than those of any other public HBCU in America and rank third among all UNC campuses.
09/24/2024
North Carolina A&T had the second-highest upward movement of any national university in the new rankings - a leap of 49 places.
09/20/2024
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College of Business and Economics,
Economics
The new interim chair of the Department of Economics in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics has returned to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University after spending a year with the U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee (JEC).
09/19/2024
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Alumni
The City of Greensboro has bestowed another honor on trailblazing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye.
09/18/2024
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The partnership between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the Environmental Protection Agency strengthened as students, professors and environmental officials gathered for a symposium at the University Farm.
09/17/2024
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College of Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering
Jeremiah Smith, a mechanical engineering student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been accepted into Black Ambition’s So Ambitious Pre-Accelerator Program to develop his esports start-up venture.
09/16/2024
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College of Engineering,
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Researchers in the College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University were awarded a $350,000 grant from the National Science Foundation and The Lemelson Foundation to integrate environmental and social sustainability into engineering curriculum.
09/13/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host “Unmasking AI: A Conversation with Dr. Joy Buolamwini,” an insightful and thought-provoking event Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St.
09/12/2024
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences,
Animal Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior D’Karia Bascom spent this past summer studying the foraging habits of fish as a participant in the University of California, Los Angeles’ The Diversity Project, a research-intensive educational program designed to increase the participation of underrepresented minority students in marine biology and conservation fields.
09/12/2024
Sean Suggs, president of Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC), is the newest member of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Board of Trustees.
09/11/2024
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Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its fourth annual Community & Economic Engagement Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 16, during the university’s 98th Homecoming. The event is organized by the Division of Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development and the Office of Engagement and Outreach.
09/10/2024
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College of Engineering
Folaranmi Olawepo, a senior computer science student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, earned second place and a $10,000 cash prize for his app “Neur” at the Impact Pitch Competition presented by the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in partnership with Think Broccoli.
09/09/2024
New national rankings from the Wall Street Journal of America’s top 500 universities recognize North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as the nation’s No. 1 public historically Black university.
09/06/2024
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Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University today announced it has entered a collaboration with NVIDIA aimed at accelerating North Carolina’s economic growth, enhancing workforce capabilities and fostering innovation across key sectors, helping further position the university as a leader in research and technology.
09/06/2024
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Student Affairs
A finance and accounting professional with more than 25 years of experience has been named executive director for Administration in the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Division of Student Affairs, effective Aug. 19.
09/04/2024
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Alumni
The Foundation for N.C. A&T State University, Inc. is excited to announce an unforgettable evening with Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter Kem, joined by special guest Avery*Sunshine, for the Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert on Friday, Oct. 18.
09/04/2024
Southern Living magazine has named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s main campus one of “The Most Beautiful College Campuses in the South.”
09/03/2024
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has added five new graduate degree programs to its curriculum — three of which gained approval in a single academic year. The university now offers nearly 50 graduate programs across nine colleges and two schools.
09/02/2024
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College of Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie Academy is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024–2027 program term.
08/30/2024
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Alumni,
Students
“Our Blues Make Us Gold,” a 90-minute documentary focused on North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University from filmmakers Brandon Gerard and Ashley Shantè, is set to air on the Black Experience on Comcast Xfinity on Monday, Sept. 30.
08/30/2024
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Employees
Jack W. Moorman, Ed.D., MPA, a seasoned law enforcement leader who previously served for eight years as police chief for North Carolina State University will assume leadership of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Police Department as interim chief.
08/29/2024
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College of Business and Economics,
Business Education
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) will hold a Women of Color (WOC) Incubator at North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University offering resources, support and provide community to aspiring student entrepreneurs.
08/29/2024
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) welcomed a delegation of government leaders from the Republics of Malawi and Zambia to campus this summer to showcase agricultural research and techniques the nations may consider adopting.
08/26/2024
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College of Business and Economics,
Accounting and Finance
Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed Kecia Williams Smith ‘95, CPA, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, to the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners.
08/23/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present the exhibition, Treasures: Selections from the Collection of Dr. Althia Ali, featuring an impressive collection of folk art and artifacts from various continents and cultures.
08/21/2024
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Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University launches the 2024-25 academic year today with a growing student body, new degree programs, milestones in its development and nearly $150 million in construction projects underway across the university.
08/19/2024
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College of Business and Economics
The Women in Business Leaders student organization in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will launch its first new student orientation.
08/07/2024
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences,
Family and Consumer Sciences
The Uplifting Black and Brown Lactation Success Conference will take place Thursday, Aug. 8, and Friday, Aug. 9 at the N.C. A&T University Farm Pavilion. An estimated 180 lactation professionals, maternal health practitioners and others involved in the breastfeeding and birthworks communities across North Carolina and the United States are expected to attend.
08/06/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Mattie Moore and Kayla Hare, two multimedia journalism students from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, have been selected as 2024 Chevrolet Discover the Unexpected (DTU) Fellows. They are two of only 10 students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide chosen for this fellowship.
08/05/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Sheila Whitley, Ph.D., has been named interim dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, effective Aug. 1.
07/30/2024
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Research
Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have secured more than $100 million in research and sponsored program contracts and grants for the second consecutive year, underscoring the university’s continued growth as a leading doctoral research institution.
07/29/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program will present “Seven Guitars,” August Wilson’s poignant, heart-rending depiction of the Black experience in post-war America, at the International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) on Tuesday, July 30, and Wednesday, July 31.
07/29/2024
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Business and Finance
In a final major milestone achieved under the leadership of retiring Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University endowment has surpassed $200 million, a near tenfold increase since Martin took the reins of N.C. A&T in 2009.
07/23/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Gabrielle Heyward, a senior studying multimedia journalism at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has begun a one-year sports journalism internship with ESPN as a Rhoden Fellow.
07/19/2024
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Student Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among the eight new member institutions the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has selected to participate in the Student Success Equity Intensive (SSEI).
07/18/2024
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Library
F.D. Bluford Library at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received an award that will be used to fund digital inclusion efforts across East Greensboro that involve a collaborative network of nonprofits.
07/17/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Eight students from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently participated in a unique international internship in Honduras. The students used skills gained in the classroom to help residents by way of the Global Legal Empowerment Brigade.
07/12/2024
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College of Business and Economics
Joseph R. Huscroft Jr., Ph.D., has been named interim dean of the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, effective July 22.
07/11/2024
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College of Health and Human Sciences,
Nursing
The School of Nursing at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received $2.36 million from the University of North Carolina System as part of its Health Care Workforce Nursing Program Expansion Initiative.
07/08/2024
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Admissions,
Students
Money magazine’s newest edition of its Best Colleges rankings recognizes North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as the most affordable doctoral research university in America for the second consecutive year.
07/03/2024
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Research and Economic Development,
College of Business and Economics,
College of Engineering
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joined Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday to visit the transportation research facility at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Gateway Research Park North Campus. Gateway North houses a diverse fleet of connected autonomous vehicles and one of the nation’s first rural test tracks for testing and developing autonomous vehicles.
07/01/2024
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Alumni,
Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Nasya Blackwell ’20 has been chosen as one of 45 recipients of the 2024 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship.
06/27/2024
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University Advancement,
Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated the formal renaming of its Academic Classroom Building for trailblazing alumni Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye.
06/27/2024
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Academic Affairs,
Employees
Regina Davis, Ph.D., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s associate vice provost for Student Success, is among 33 University of North Carolina System representatives selected to participate in its fifth Executive Leadership Institute cohort.
06/26/2024
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College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence in Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER) and the Cone Health Center for Health Equity will host a “Building a Better You” community wellness fair Saturday, June 29. The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Corbett Sports Center on the N.C. A&T campus, 405 N. Benbow Road, Greensboro.
06/25/2024
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College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and its Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER) will host the All of Us HBCU (historically Black college or university) Road Tour on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 107 of Frye Hall (formerly the Academic Classroom Building), 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro.
06/24/2024
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University Advancement,
Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $20 million gift from an anonymous donor. The second-largest gift received in the university's history, the donation will have immediate impact on scholarships for students working to meet the cost to attend for the 2024-25 school year.
06/21/2024
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Employees
The vice president for STEM Research and Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh will assume leadership of the nation's largest HBCU on Aug. 15.
06/20/2024
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Employees
Bobby L. Cuthbertson, MBA, assistant chief of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Police Department, has completed the 10-week National Academy training conducted by the FBI at its Quantico, Virginia, training headquarters.
06/14/2024
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Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has appointed Crystal W. Boyce ‘07 ‘15 associate vice chancellor for the Office of Alumni Relations.
06/12/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is now accepting students into its new master’s and doctoral degree programs in criminal justice, the first of its kind at a public university in North Carolina.
06/06/2024
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College of Science and Technology
Solomon Bililign, Ph.D., a professor of physics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is the recipient of a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award to Ethiopia for the 2024-25 academic year. He will teach physics and atmospheric sciences at Addis Ababa University’s Institute of Geophysics, Space Science and Astronomy and the Department of Physics beginning in September.
06/04/2024
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently hosted its highly anticipated two-day 2024 Faculty Enrichment Workshop, “Aligning AI Themes of Future Teaching, Research, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration,” organized in collaboration with the N.C. A&T Extended Campus and Faculty Affairs.
06/03/2024
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The Fresh & Local Nutrition Incentive Program – a project led by a multidisciplinary team at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University – will kick off Wednesday, June 5.
06/03/2024
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Cooperative Extension,
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Biswanath Dari, Ph.D., assistant professor and natural resource specialist for the Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has received the American Society of Agronomy Environmental Quality Section 2023 Inspiring Early Career Scientist Award.
05/31/2024
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Employees
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. and Chief Diversity Officer Del L. Ruff are among the honorees in Triad Business Journal’s fourth annual Leaders in Diversity Awards.
05/30/2024
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Academic Affairs
Kimberly Tyson, director of the Office of International Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has received the prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators award for the 2024-25 academic year, affirming her exceptional leadership and contributions to global connectivity in higher education.
05/30/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Common Thread Theatre Collective (CTTC), a collaboration between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Davidson College, announces its third season of summer productions.
05/24/2024
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Alumni,
Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnae Nasya Blackwell ’20 and YoVanna Solomon ’18 are 2023-24 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant recipients.
05/24/2024
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College of Science and Technology,
Biology
Joseph L. Graves Jr., Ph.D., MacKenzie Scott Endowed Professor of Biology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is among three 2024 Genius Award honorees at the 12th Annual Liberty Science Center Genius Gala.
05/24/2024
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Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Honors College celebrated its students – including the first February One Scholars to graduate – during its annual banquet held at the end of the academic year.
05/22/2024
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College of Engineering
Greensboro hosted the 2024 N.C. Transportation Summit drawing more than 1,200 attendees from all over the world, with more than 100 sponsors and exhibitors May 21-22. The summit provided a platform for discussions ranging from safety and funding to innovation, all aimed at addressing North Carolina’s evolving population and transportation needs.
05/22/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently hosted its 2024 End-of-the-Year Awards Celebration, recognizing the efforts of students and faculty. Six students were honored as seniors of the year and four faculty members were honored for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, service and leadership.
05/22/2024
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Research and Economic Development
Melissa Hodge-Penn, Ed.D., an experienced administrator with a 20-year history in research management across four public and private universities, has been named interim vice chancellor for Research at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
05/21/2024
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Research and Economic Development,
Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Researchers at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), led by Kristen Dellinger, Ph.D., are making significant strides in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Their groundbreaking research has received a grant of $369,024 over two years from NCInnovation as part of its inaugural round of research funding, which totaled $5.2 million across eight projects.
05/21/2024
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University Advancement,
College of Engineering
One of America’s most prominent private supporters of engineering education has given $11 million in strategic support for need-based scholarships and learning initiatives to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, America’s largest producer of Black engineering graduates.
05/20/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Rosegalie Cineus ‘24, who graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) Department, has been chosen as one of eight fellows for the Dow Jones HBCU (historically Black college or university) Media Collective program.
05/20/2024
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Students
Two teams from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University were chosen to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) EnergyTech University Prize 2024 Student Track.
05/11/2024
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Alumni,
Students
More than 1,500 undergraduate, more than 200 master’s and almost 60 doctoral students became members of N.C. A&T’s spring Class of 2024 in commencement ceremonies Friday, May 10, in the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts and Saturday, May 11, at Greensboro Coliseum.
05/08/2024
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Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has renamed its most high-profile academic building after two of its most high-profile alumni, 1953 graduates Justice Henry Frye and his wife, Shirley Frye.
05/02/2024
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College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER) Executive Director Angelo Moore, Ph.D., has received the American Cancer Society’s Fredda Bryan National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award for 2023.
05/01/2024
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Alumni,
College of Business and Economics,
Management
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty member Antwon Foreman ‘13 has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transition (OTT) EnergyTech Up 2024 Faculty Award.
05/01/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Two juniors in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Journalism and Mass Communication Department, Christén Davis and Steven Matthews Jr., have been selected as inaugural HBCU (historically Black college or university) Science Journalism Fellows at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
04/29/2024
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Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was one of 32 teams to advance to the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament.
04/29/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Jaylen Brannon, a senior visual media arts and design student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been featured as a 2024 NBA All-Star x HBCU artist.
04/24/2024
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Research and Economic Development
University of Minnesota (UMN) officials have announced a new research partnership program with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the largest of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities.
04/23/2024
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College of Engineering
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper joined NASA Astronaut Christina Koch and Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to highlight North Carolina’s strong STEM public education programs and discuss how public education has supported their careers.
04/23/2024
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College of Science and Technology
The Center for Outreach, Aging, Alzheimer’s and Community Health (COAACH) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a community cookout and health fair Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 2105 Yanceyville St. The event is open to the public and registration is recommended.
04/22/2024
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College of Business and Economics,
College of Engineering
The Center for Advanced Transportation Mobility (CATM) and the Center for Regional & Rural Connected Communities (CR2C2) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted a two-day Joint University Transportation Center (UTC) Symposium April 17-18, marking the final year of funded activities for CATM and the first annual event since CR2C2’s launching.
04/19/2024
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Research and Economic Development
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced today the opening of the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center at Gateway Research Park in Greensboro, North Carolina.
04/18/2024
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Athletics,
Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Cheerleading Program has brought its first championship title home from the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) College National Championship.
04/12/2024
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded a prestigious 2024 IIE American Passport Project grant from the Institute of International Education Inc.
04/11/2024
N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting, April 15
04/11/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Five students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Journalism and Mass Communications Department have been selected to receive scholarships from Spotify, the global music and podcast streaming platform.
04/10/2024
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College of Business and Economics,
The Graduate College
The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the No. 1 business school among America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), according to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Colleges” rankings, released Tuesday.
04/09/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Jazz Ensemble will host its annual spring concert featuring the timeless tunes of the “Cool Jazz” era. The musical pieces will take inspiration from the nonet album “Birth of the Cool” by late American jazz trumpeter and bandleader Miles Davis.
04/05/2024
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Students
Chapter 291 of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has inducted 31 students into the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
04/05/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The E. Gwynn Dancers of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will hold their 37th annual spring concert, “Dancing Griots: Preserving the Legacy,” honoring the rich cultural heritage and artistic vision of the dance company’s founder, Eleanor Gwynn, Ph.D.
04/04/2024
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Alumni,
Students
Warehouse Jazz and Supper Club will present North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie Rhythm-n-Blues Revue performances of “Rhythm: Sound in Motion” this weekend.
04/02/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the 2024 Senior Art Exhibition, which showcases the variety of skills and talents of graduating students in the Visual Arts Program. The exhibition’s opening reception is Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition, which features a diverse range of mediums including painting, sculpture and digital art, will be on display through May 24.
04/01/2024
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Employees,
Students
The scheduled Monday, April 1, siren test at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has ended.
04/01/2024
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College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences will host its inaugural Health and Human Sciences Week from Monday, April 1, through Saturday, April 6.
03/26/2024
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces a groundbreaking partnership with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy to introduce an innovative Early Assurance Program (EAP). This collaboration offers current N.C. A&T students with a keen interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy the opportunity for assured admission to the school.
03/25/2024
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Cooperative Extension
A fourth-generation family farm in Warren County in operation since 1865 and a small farm in Cumberland County run by a former Army officer turned beekeeper are finalists for the 38th annual Small Farmer of the Year Award, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Cooperative Extension announced today.
03/22/2024
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Admissions
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is extending its traditional May 1 enrollment deadline for incoming undergraduate students to May 15. The new deadline is for new first-year students as well as incoming transfer students.
03/21/2024
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Alumni,
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences,
Family and Consumer Sciences
A 2023 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State graduate is helping Belk’s Crown & Ivy clothing line celebrate its 10th anniversary this spring with a new line of women’s wear available online and in stores. “Jewel Moser x Crown & Ivy,” a limited-edition collection designed by Jewel Moser, an alumna of N.C. A&T’s fashion merchandising and design (FMD) program, launched March 11.
03/20/2024
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Employees,
Students
A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Monday, April 1.
03/20/2024
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Students,
College of Engineering,
Computer Science
DaSean Wade Neclos, a fourth-year student majoring in computer science, won in the men's bracket of the 2024 Pro Bowl Games held in Orlando, Florida. Eight HBCU students participated in this NFL competition throughout the week-long program, engaging the business side of gaming and sports.
03/18/2024
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Cooperative Extension
College students looking for a meaningful way to spend their summer can get hands-on experience in agriculture and related fields through paid internships offered by Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
03/15/2024
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Cooperative Extension,
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Starting this spring, N.C. A&T will lead a project that aims to break that bottleneck. Funded by a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, Goins will lead a team of university, N.C. Cooperative Extension, business and research partners in developing a plan to share information and technology faster and more broadly across the state by building an “ag tech corridor” from central North Carolina to the east.
03/14/2024
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Library
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and its F.D. Bluford Library will present “An Evening with Joshua Bennett” on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in McNair Auditorium, Room 240.
03/13/2024
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Student Affairs
Padonda B. Webb ‘03, DNP, FNP-BC, has been appointed assistant vice chancellor of Health and Wellness in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Division of Student Affairs, Melody Pierce, Ph.D., vice chancellor for Student Affairs, announced today.
03/12/2024
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College of Science and Technology
A research team in the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has conducted a pilot project using models available through Microsoft’s Azure Open AI Service to develop a system that will lead to advancements in traffic management using physic informed deep learning. The pilot, led by principal investigator Leila Hashemi-Beni, Ph.D., and applied science and technology doctoral student Tewodros Syum Gebre, received support from Microsoft under the company’s “Accelerating Foundation Models Research” (AFMR) collaboration.
03/11/2024
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College of Health and Human Sciences,
Nursing
Approximately 150 students pursuing the nursing track at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University participated in the inaugural Black Nurse Scientists Mentoring Program Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tour at Union Square in downtown Greensboro.
03/06/2024
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College of Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student Jeremiah Smith will be an alternate for the 16th annual South by Southwest (SXSW) inaugural Student Startup Pitch Competition.
03/01/2024
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Alumni,
Students
Two renowned women – Stephanie G. Adams ‘89, Ph.D., and Tamron Hall – will serve as North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Spring 2024 Commencement keynote speakers, university officials announced today.
02/29/2024
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College of Health and Human Sciences
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors gave unanimous approval today to a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
02/28/2024
The Search Advisory Committee will meet.
02/26/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior Janiya Barcliff has again proven her exceptional talent and creativity by winning JCPenney’s third annual HBCU Design Challenge, which showcases the creativity and talent of students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
02/23/2024
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Student Affairs,
Students
Local dignitaries joined North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders – including many students – to officially break ground Thursday, Feb. 22, for Bluford Residence Hall, the university’s first new dormitory in nearly two decades.
02/22/2024
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University Advancement,
Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named the Stanley Ideation Lounge for Thomas Stanley ’88 and Berdenia W. Stanley ‘87, Ph.D., in recognition of their contributions to the university.
02/20/2024
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Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Honors College welcomed more than 160 highly accomplished potential students, along with their parents and guardians, to campus for its Honors Weekend on Friday, Feb. 16, and Saturday, Feb. 17.
02/19/2024
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College of Education,
Educator Preparation
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Stephen D. Hancock, Ph.D., has joined the College of Education faculty as the Shirley T. Frye Distinguished Professor of Urban Teacher Education.
02/19/2024
N.C. A&T named voter friendly campus.
02/19/2024
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College of Education,
Administration and Instructional Services
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced the 2023 North Carolina Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Distinguished Service Award winner, Gretchen Robinson, Ph.D., has joined the College of Education faculty as Spangler Distinguished Professor of Early Child Literacy.
02/19/2024
BOTs meetings will be held Feb. 22 and 23.
02/16/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,
History and Political Science
The Henry Luce Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation each made gifts of $250,000 to the center, director Jelani Favors, Ph.D., announced today. Favors is also the Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professor of History in the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences.
02/15/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) has been recognized for outstanding programs in arts, journalism and music among historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
02/13/2024
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Alumni,
Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of Career Services (OCS) will host two spring career fairs for students this month.
02/07/2024
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Cooperative Extension
Ronald Simmons, of Master Blend Family Farms in Kenansville, North Carolina, started his business in 2012, became N.C. A&T’s Small Farmer of the Year in 2018 and returns this year as keynote speaker for the week's luncheon event.
02/07/2024
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Academic Affairs
In the fast-growing world of online learning in higher education, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University stands out with eight degree programs newly ranked among the best in America – including two in the top 12 in their respective disciplines.
02/06/2024
The search committee will hold a meeting.
02/05/2024
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Student Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will debut its Esports Lab on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 3 to 6 p.m. in Room 222 of the Student Center, 1403 John W. Mitchell Drive, Greensboro.
02/05/2024
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Cooperative Extension
Michelle Eley, Ph.D., community and economic development specialist with Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been named the first 1890 Fellow of the Southern Rural Development Center.
02/02/2024
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Students,
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie Source Food Pantry has won first place in the 2023 NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge among 21 four-year public colleges and universities, earning $5,000 to provide resources to students facing food insecurity.
02/01/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the traveling Homage Exhibit during the month of February to commemorate the resilience, achievements and cultural heritage of the Black community in celebration of Black History Month.
01/31/2024
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Research and Economic Development,
College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Engineering has partnered with Collins Aerospace in an agreement that will enable rapid development and execution of fundamental research in areas critical to future aerospace technologies. Collins is a business of RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company.
01/31/2024
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Research and Economic Development
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a 10-year, up to $160 million grant to establish the Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine (Regen Medicine Engine) – one of 10 inaugural NSF Regional Innovation Engines across the nation.
01/30/2024
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Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Provost Tonya Smith-Jackson, Ph.D., and UNC Greensboro Provost Debbie Storrs, Ph.D., are pleased to announce the appointment of Mitch Croatt, Ph.D., as interim dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), effective May 1, 2024.
01/25/2024
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small made her inaugural visit to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to see firsthand the ways the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is using the federal agency’s funding to advance programs, research and scholarships.
She also came to bring good news: USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will invest nearly $1 million in a new A&T project to help advance environmental justice in agriculture through its Agricultural and Food Research Initiative (AFRI.)
01/24/2024
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Alumni,
Students
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University community will gather once again Feb. 1 to celebrate the remarkable legacy of four A&T freshmen who electrified the civil rights movement in 1960 with their courageous sit-in at the downtown Greensboro Woolworth’s lunch counter – an event that served as a catalyst to change public accommodations laws across the nation.
01/24/2024
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a HOPE in Action event featuring keynote speaker Bakari Sellers on Tuesday, Jan. 30, that is designed to help people become homeowners. The event is free and open to the public.
01/22/2024
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences,
Natural Resources and Environmental Design
A 300-acre tract of woodland in Liberty, North Carolina, on the southwest corner of Toyota North Carolina’s battery manufacturing plant site, will soon take on new features as an environmental education forest, thanks to the talents of seven students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s landscape architecture program.
01/17/2024
The committee will meet Jan. 18.
01/17/2024
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College of Science and Technology
Solomon Bililign, Ph.D., a professor of physics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, co-organized the “Together for cleaner air in Ethiopia” international conference held at Addis Ababa University. The three-day conference hosted 80 attendees from Ethiopia, Europe and the U.S., including air quality researchers and regulators, health professionals, community members and policymakers. Lund University in collaboration with local universities also co-organized the conference.
01/12/2024
As part of the search for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s next chancellor, a public listening session will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 19, from 8 to 9 a.m. via Zoom.
01/11/2024
The committee will hold a meeting Jan. 18.
01/09/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of the Provost and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will co-host jazz extravaganza, "An Evening with Dianne Reeves," Thursday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St.
01/09/2024
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Community and Rural Development
The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching announced that North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of 40 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement.
01/05/2024
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s music program is hitting all the right notes as it recently received a $100,000 gift from the Tom Joyner Foundation, with a special contribution from legendary singer-songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder.
01/03/2024
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College of Science and Technology
More than 570 scientists in over 60 countries contributed to the 2022 State of the Climate Report, which revealed “Earth’s greenhouse gas concentrations were the highest on record, heatwaves shattered temperature records across the planet, the Arctic was warm and wet and the ocean heat and global sea level were also the highest on record,” among other findings.
12/22/2023
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Students,
College of Business and Economics,
Management
The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has awarded Aria Johnson a $10,000 scholarship by way of the Timothy O. King and Marion Leach King Endowed Scholarship.
12/21/2023
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Employees
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Lauren Davis, Ph.D., industrial and systems engineering professor in the College of Engineering, and Tonya Smith-Jackson, provost and executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, have been inducted into North Carolina State University’s Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame.
12/20/2023
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Alumni,
Employees
Triad Business Journal (TBJ) has named three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni and a faculty member to its 2024 class of 40 Under 40 award winners.
12/18/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University professors La’Toni Cromes and Kimberly C. Harper, Ph.D., were selected for Creative Greensboro’s 2024 Greensboro Residency for Original Works (GROW). The program provides an “open flex space for Guilford County-based creative individuals and organizations to produce new and original works that encourage visitation and engagement by the public.”
12/16/2023
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Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Blue and Gold Marching Machine (BGMM) has claimed the 2023 Division I HBCU (historically Black college or university) Band of the Year title.
12/16/2023
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Alumni,
Students
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2023, authentic, is personified by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s newest graduates who have persevered through myriad personal, societal and global challenges.
12/13/2023
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Employees,
College of Business and Economics,
Economics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University associate professor Scott Simkins, Ph.D., has received the 2023 Kenneth G. Elzinga Distinguished Teaching Award from the Southern Economic Association (SEA).
12/12/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Grace Bullock isn’t just a junior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University — she’s a holiday trailblazer.
Unwrapping the gift of diversity, Bullock is turning Christmas decor shopping into a celebration of inclusion with the launch of her business, DeEtte Market. She was inspired by the limited representation in traditional holiday nutcrackers, and now she's on a mission. At DeEtte Market, every nutcracker tells a story of breaking traditions and spreading holiday cheer.
12/12/2023
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University Advancement,
College of Business and Economics,
College of Engineering
Executives from Walmart Inc. visited North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to meet with groups of students who are benefiting from the Equity in Education Initiative (E²I), established at the university in 2020 and supported by a $5 million investment from the company.
12/06/2023
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences,
Family and Consumer Sciences
In June 2022, fashion merchandising and design major Mya Harris flew to Philadelphia to attend a 10-week internship with apparel company Urban Outfitters. This fall, the result of that experience – a line of clothing paying tribute to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s cultural history – hit the shelves.
12/05/2023
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Library,
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Three students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) – sophomore Kennidi Cottle and seniors Santroya Pitzer and Bria Williams – were selected to participate in the University of Georgia’s seventh annual Myra Blackmon AdPr Academy for Diversity & Inclusion one-week intensive seminar in Atlanta.
12/05/2023
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Cooperative Extension
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has launched a new effort to apply its expertise and experience in community outreach and education to urban communities and nontraditional audiences across North Carolina.
12/05/2023
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Employees,
Students
Hundreds of holiday-festive Aggies gathered at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Alumni-Foundation Event Center on Dec. 1 to deliver gifts for Guilford County children in foster care for a sixth year.
12/04/2023
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College of Education
Guilford County Schools (GCS) has recognized Gregg Pait, a project management teacher at STEM Early College at N.C. A&T, as an important factor in the school’s success by naming him their High School Teacher of the Year for 2023-24.
11/30/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The sounds of the holiday season will fill the air as the University Choir at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University presents its annual Christmas concert, under the direction of Maestro Travis W. Alexander. This year's performance will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, at First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave.
11/29/2023
The Aggie Academy laboratory school at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will hold an advisory board meeting Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, from 9 to 11 a.m.
11/28/2023
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Employees
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior internal auditor LaShonna Frederick ‘94 has received the 2023 North Carolina Internal Audit Award of Excellence.
11/27/2023
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Cooperative Extension,
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
New niche crops, ethnic foods and multicultural food traditions are all on the menu for the 38th annual Small Farms Week, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture. Set for March 24-30, 2024, the week’s theme is “New Paths to Profits.”
11/22/2023
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The Graduate College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its newest cohort of Woodland Ellroy Hall Fellows – 11 master’s and doctoral students who are committed to excellence in scholarship, professional capabilities, and leadership in research university setting.
11/22/2023
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The Graduate College
The Graduate College at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced the winners of its Fall 2023 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.
11/22/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University English professor bryon turman — known for his contributions to various hip-hop publications and as a scholarly reviewer for the Global Journal of Hip-Hop Culture — has unveiled his latest project: a digital textbook, “Beyond Music & Culture: How Hip-Hop Shaped the Post-Industrial Landscape.”
11/22/2023
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Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced five new members of the Advisory Council on Alumni Relations, a non-fiduciary, non-governing group that works with the Office of Alumni Relations by providing feedback that enhances programming for alumni engagement.
11/21/2023
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Research and Economic Development,
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University multimedia journalism student Jaydn James recently presented her innovative research study, “How Consistent Blue Light Exposure Affects the Circadian Rhythm (Sleep Patterns) Among Journalism Students,” at the Black Doctoral Network (BDN) Undergraduate Research Poster competition in Atlanta. James’ research was selected earlier this year among abstract submissions from talented students across the nation.
11/21/2023
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University Advancement,
Alumni,
College of Health and Human Sciences
Family, friends, university faculty and staff gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and luncheon to celebrate the naming of the John R. and Kathy R. College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
11/20/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
“The Soul of Christmas” is a finger-snapping, foot-tapping, hand-clapping holiday musical for the whole family. Join the North Carolina A&T State University’s Theatre Arts Program beginning Nov. 30 as they journey into the world of joyful music that will lift your spirits and feed your soul.
11/20/2023
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Employees,
Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement (OLCE) successfully hosted its third annual Aggies Day of Service to open the university’s 97th homecoming celebration.
11/16/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,
Criminal Justice
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) will soon be home to new criminal justice master’s and doctoral degree programs. The UNC System Board of Governors approved the programs Nov. 16 following a rigorous review by the university and the UNC System.
11/14/2023
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders, elected officials, faculty, staff and project team members picked up shovels and officially broke ground on the Urban and Community Food Complex, the latest expansion of the 492-acre University Farm.
11/13/2023
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Alumni,
Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted “The Shop” for the last stop of their HBCU Tour during the university’s 97th homecoming.
11/08/2023
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University Advancement,
Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Rosa M. Beasley Auditorium in its Academic Classroom Building in memory of Rosa M. Beasley ‘49, recognizing her contributions to the university and the Washington, D.C., chapter of the N.C. A&T University Alumni Association
11/07/2023
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Alumni,
College of Health and Human Sciences,
Nursing
The School of Nursing celebrated its 70 years on the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with an event at this year’s homecoming organized by the School of Nursing Affinity Group (SONAG).
11/02/2023
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Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated its annual Fall Convocation program Thursday, Nov. 2, honoring 12 distinguished alumni.
10/31/2023
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College of Health and Human Sciences,
Nursing
EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2023) – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s School of Nursing recently welcomed more than 100 eighth graders from Whitewater and Albemarle Road middle schools to the Union Square Campus to explore health care career possibilities.
10/30/2023
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University Advancement,
Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Terrence Lydell Christian Jr. Lounge in McNair Hall in memory of the class of 2020 alumnus.
10/26/2023
The A&T BOT will hold committee and full meetings.
10/26/2023
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has selected 20 student representatives as inaugural cohort members of the Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC), a pilot program initiated by the Department of Defense (DoD) to prepare the next generation of civilian national security leaders.
10/25/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the 2023 Alumni Art Exhibition during its homecoming celebration. Set to present a diverse range of styles, subjects and mediums, the group exhibition will showcase alumni artists from the university’s Visual Arts Program.
The exhibition’s opening reception is Thursday, Nov. 2, at 5:30 p.m., and will be on display through Dec. 13.
10/23/2023
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Employees,
Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Information Technology Services, Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Education and Outreach and Waste Management Institute are partnering to offer the annual Aggie Shred and Recycling Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Lindsay and Laurel streets on campus in recognition of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
10/23/2023
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College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has partnered with regional innovation hubs led by North Carolina State University and the University of Southern California for the massive Microelectronics Commons project to bridge and accelerate the lab-to-fab transition.
10/17/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduate student Essence Connor-Barringer has become the sixth Aggie Poet Laureate after being competitively selected for the 2023-24 role.
10/16/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program will present “Baltimore,” a contemporary drama that examines racial tensions on a college campus beginning Oct. 26.
10/12/2023
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.
10/11/2023
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Students
Two outstanding North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduates – Woodrow W. Winchester III, Ph.D., CPEM, and Dena LaMar – will serve as the Fall 2023 Commencement keynote speakers, university officials announced today.
10/11/2023
Professor Emerita Shirley Hymon-Parker, Ph.D. will lead the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) as interim dean, North Carolina A&T State University academic leaders announced today.
10/10/2023
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Cooperative Extension
The Farmer Veteran Coalition of North Carolina (FVC), a group that helps veterans find meaningful and sustainable work in agriculture, will host the first Eastern Regional Farmer Veteran Coalition of North Carolina Education Conference on Oct. 27 at the Cumberland County Extension Center.
10/09/2023
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Alumni,
Students
The Shop has teamed up with brand partners to bring the shop chairs, celebrity guests and candid conversations to North Carolina A&T and two other HBCUs.
10/09/2023
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Research and Economic Development,
Alumni,
Employees
The Office of Engagement and Outreach at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the third annual Community & Economic Engagement Summit, co-sponsored by MassMutual, during the university’s 97th Homecoming.
10/09/2023
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University welcomed seven new members to its Board of Visitors (BOV) as part of the October 2023 meeting, the first of the academic year.
10/07/2023
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College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies is celebrating National PA week.
10/06/2023
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is planning for a sweet return on its investments in food science, nutrition and outreach when it breaks ground on a new building, the Urban and Community Food Complex, on Nov. 9.
10/03/2023
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Employees,
Students
A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17.
10/02/2023
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Alumni,
Employees
The Triad Business Journal has named four North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders to its seventh annual Power Players list, which highlights Triad leaders playing a significant role in the region’s bright future.
09/29/2023
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Alumni,
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan ‘98 will be inducted into the government category for the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation.
09/29/2023
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Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Follett Higher Education, the largest campus retailer in North America, will become the exclusive campus retail partner, effective Sunday, Oct. 1.
09/29/2023
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College of Science and Technology
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has funded North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s proposal to establish the “Climate Resiliency Center (CRC) in Piedmont Triad of North Carolina.” The announcement is in conjunction with the first White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities and various actions the administration is taking to address a changing climate.
09/28/2023
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Students,
Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its third cohort of February One Scholars. These 15 academically talented first-year undergraduates are following the path of leadership and service the A&T Four began as Aggie freshmen.
09/28/2023
Kortni Blalock '23 was selected from among 100 applicants to receive a U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) International Agricultural Fellowship. This fellowship is intended to support extraordinary individuals seeking FAS careers and increase diversity and excellence in the federal agency that works to improve export opportunities for U.S. producers.
09/27/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Every year, the North Carolina Dance Festival, powered by Dance Project in Greensboro, ignites the stage with thrilling modern and contemporary dance moves. The festival takes dance to every corner of the state, delivering electrifying performances, immersive classes and engaging conversations.
09/27/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named four first-year College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science (CAHSS) students as the 2023-24 inaugural class of Power of Four Research Fellows.
09/27/2023
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Students,
Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its newest cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars – 20 academically talented first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2027.
09/26/2023
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Students,
Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its newest cohort of Cheatham-White Scholarship recipients, representing some of the highest-achieving students among members of the class of 2027.
09/22/2023
BOT elects new officers and adds a new member.
09/22/2023
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College of Engineering,
College of Science and Technology,
The Graduate College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was granted $5.8 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to create a genomics educational hub that will provide new educational and research opportunities for undergraduate and master’s students who are historically underrepresented in biomedical sciences.
09/21/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced the opening of the Center of Excellence for Social Justice, dedicated to fostering educational opportunities for students and faculty to generate new discoveries through research, engagement and outreach while promoting collaborative action and innovation in the crucial areas of social, economic and racial justice.
09/18/2023
Committee and full board meetings will be held.
09/12/2023
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Alumni
The annual North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert has a headliner this year that guarantees to give Aggies “Chills.” On Friday, Nov. 3, The Foundation for N.C. A&T State University, Inc., will host “An Evening with Charlie Wilson.”
09/12/2023
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Employees,
College of Engineering,
College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded a five-year, $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the ExpandQISE: Track 2: N.C. A&T QISE Research Workforce Development Programs.
09/11/2023
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Students,
College of Health and Human Sciences,
Nursing
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s School of Nursing in the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences is celebrating its National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) pass rate.
09/07/2023
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Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Cheylaina Fultz ’08 has sewn her legacy in the HBCU fashion industry with her brand, HBCU Legacy Fashion.
09/01/2023
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Students,
Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Honors College is celebrating 25 years of honors at the university, starting with its annual Honors Day of Service that reinforces student leadership.
08/29/2023
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Academic Affairs
The Aggie Academy Advisory Board will meet Sept.6, 2023.
08/28/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting “Flash Fiction,” a new exhibition of collages from artist, Natalie Schorr. The exhibit features personal narratives of gender roles, psychological introspection and spiritual reflections. The opening reception is Thursday, Aug. 31. The exhibition will be on display through Oct. 13.
08/25/2023
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Alumni,
Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has partnered with The Bernard Osher Foundation to create The Osher Scholarship Program at North Carolina A&T State University in support of non-traditional students.
08/23/2023
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Chancellor’s Speaker Series
The Emmy Award-winning actor, activist and now author will take part in a conversation with A&T alumna Danya Bacchus, a national correspondent for CBS News.
08/18/2023
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Research and Economic Development
A&T faculty and staff secured $147.4 million in research and program funding in fiscal year 2023 – a $50 million jump over 2022, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. announced today.
08/17/2023
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Students,
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced its selection of "Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want" by acclaimed author Ruha Benjamin, Ph.D., as the Text-In-Community (TIC) read for the 2023-24 academic year.
08/03/2023
The nominating committee will hold a special called meeting.
08/01/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,
Journalism and Mass Communication
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University rising sophomore public relations majors Renee Douglas and Steven Matthews Jr., along with rising junior multimedia journalism majors Chrysta Nichols and Gabrielle Heyward, have been chosen to participate in the McClatchy Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Internship.
07/21/2023
A&T welcomed new BOT members.
07/18/2023
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Employees,
College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has appointed Chileatha Wynn, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, director of clinical education for its Physician Assistant (PA) Program in the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences.
07/17/2023
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Employees,
College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has appointed Tiffany Morris, DNP, M.S. Ed., MSN, BSN, director of nursing and Clara Adams Endowed Professor for the School of Nursing in the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, effective July 1.
07/14/2023
N.C. A&T BOT Retreat will be held July 20-21.
07/10/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The Common Thread Theatre Collective, a joint venture between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Davidson College, will present “How to Make an American Son,” a new play by Christopher Oscar Peña and directed by Holly Nañes. The hard-hitting drama explores what happens when the American Dream collides with the reality of immigration and family. Performances will begin Friday, July 14, at Barber Theatre on Davidson College’s campus.
07/05/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The Common Thread Theatre Collective, a joint venture between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Davidson College, will present “Our Journey,” an interactive play for young audiences about self-discovery. The performance will be held at N.C. A&T’s Paul Robeson Theatre on Saturday, July 15 at 2 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public.
06/22/2023
The BOT will hold a special called meeting June 30.
06/13/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Davidson College’s joint venture, Common Thread Theatre Collective, will produce the Tony Award-nominated comedy “Clyde’s” by Lynn Nottage in its North Carolina premiere directed by Luther Wells. The show will run the next two weekends beginning June 16 at Barber Theatre on Davidson College’s campus.
06/09/2023
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Research and Economic Development,
College of Science and Technology
Research teams from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico have initiated the first phases of the African Combustion Aerosol Collaborative Intercomparison Analysis (ACACIA) pilot study. The project titled “Studies of optical and chemical properties of aged and fresh biomass burning absorbing aerosols for climate models” is funded by the Department of Energy.
06/02/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Frances Ward-Johnson, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Humanities Alliance (NHA), a nationwide coalition of organizations advocating for the humanities on campuses, in communities and on Capitol Hill.
05/16/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Kamryn Jackson, a junior multimedia journalism student in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, has been named to the seventh class of Rhoden Fellows.
05/10/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
NaTasha Yvette Williams ‘92, who graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for “Some Like It Hot.”
04/18/2023
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College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was awarded a three-year $1.5 million NASA grant to establish an institute connected to the agency’s new Data Science Equity, Access, and Priority in Research and Education (DEAP) opportunity for historically Black colleges and universities.
04/17/2023
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Jazz Ensemble will host its Spring Jazz Concert on Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium. The concert, featuring acclaimed international musician Lori Williams, is free and open to the public.
04/13/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The Department of History and Political Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted visiting students and faculty of the U.S. Army War College’s Eisenhower Series College Program (ESCP) on campus Wednesday, April 12. The highly selective program encourages its students, who are on a trajectory to become the Army’s most senior leaders.
04/06/2023
N.C. A&T BOT will hold its full board meeting.
04/03/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The powerhouse musical “Dreamgirls,” with book and lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry Krieger, is one of the most celebrated American musicals of the 20th century. It is a sweeping and inspirational journey through American pop music that chronicles one Motown girl group’s rise from obscurity to superstardom. Inspired by the stories of R&B’s popular superstars, including The Supremes, James Brown, and the roster of artists that helped change the landscape of popular music in the 60s and 70s, “Dreamgirls” is a true depiction of the music business.
03/17/2023
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College of Engineering,
Computer Science
Computer science senior Alexis Cathcart is known as an impactful student leader at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University who has strived to positively influence her community, department, college and university.
03/16/2023
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a new art exhibition, “Common Roots: Many Branches.” The show, featuring more than 60 works, opens Monday, March 20, and runs through Friday, April 14, with a re-opening Friday, May 12, through Friday, July 28.
03/03/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) will host a conversation and student-led debate around reparations for Black Americans inspired by the PBS documentary, “The Big Payback.” The event, to be held Tuesday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, will feature “Living Single” actress Erika Alexander, co-director of the film.
02/28/2023
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Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will be the first of 10 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to host George Hofstetter’s new lecture series on hacktivism and Black creativity. The goal of the lecture series is to discuss topics that “inspire students and faculty to build at the intersection of disruptive innovation and social justice.” The event will take place Thursday, March 2, at 6 p.m. in the Deese Ballroom of the A&T Student Center.
02/27/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior journalism and mass communication student Melvin Harris recently visited the White House as part of an event by the Biden-Harris administration to bridge a connection with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
02/27/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Award-winning journalist and author Adam Harris will headline the event, “An Audacious Call to Action: HBCU Equity in Higher Education,” at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on Wednesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. in the Alumni-Foundation Event Center.
02/23/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,
Visual and Performing Arts
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Theatre Professor and Resident Costume Designer Gregory J. Horton was recently awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Gold Medallion in Theatre for Region IV during the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF).
02/14/2023
N.C. A&T will hold a BOT meeting.
02/01/2023
Dr. Safiya Noble and Attorney Chance Lynch are the 2023 Human Rights Medal Winners.
01/31/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program tackles one of Shakespeare’s most intimate family tragedies beginning Feb. 23. The full title of the play is “The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice,” written by William Shakespeare in 1603. The production is a rare example of a dramatic work by Shakespeare that remained popular in performance during the latter half of the 17th and 18th century and remains relevant today.
01/25/2023
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting.
01/25/2023
The online bachelor’s degree programs offered by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University now rank among the top 55 such programs in America, reports U.S. News & World Report’s new “Best Online Programs” listings.
01/22/2023
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Chancellor’s Speaker Series
The acclaimed Chancellor's Speaker Series will feature the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning star of "This Is Us" and such films as "Black Panther" and "The People vs. O.J. Simpson."
01/20/2023
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College of Science and Technology
Solomon Bililign, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, chaired a follow up international workshop on air quality in Africa from Jan. 17-19. More than 80 attendees participated either virtually or in-person during the three-day workshop held at the Carnegie Mellon University Africa campus in Kigali, Rwanda.
01/19/2023
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Godfrey A. Uzochukwu, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was named chair of the Science Advisory Board (SAB) Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNET) review panel. The network was established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1991 “to assess the effectiveness of emission reductions programs by reporting trends in pollutant concentrations and acidic deposition.” As of 2021, CASTNET monitors 99 sites in the United States and Canada.
01/18/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
NaTasha Yvette Williams, an alumna of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is a singer and musical theatre actress showcasing her powerful sounds on Broadway in the comedic musical “Some Like It Hot.”
01/18/2023
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 18, 2023) – The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a new art exhibition, “Pieces of a Dream: Works by Andrena Stoddard Coleman.” Highlighting Coleman’s fabric art, the show will open Thursday, Jan. 19, and run through Friday, Feb. 24.
01/10/2023
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Student Affairs
N.C. A&T, UNCG, Guilford College and GTCC will host the joint celebration.
01/09/2023
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Student Affairs,
Alumni
N.C. A&T will host the 63rd Feb. One Anniversary Sit-in Celebration.
01/06/2023
The N.C. A&T BOT will hold a special meeting on Jan. 9, 2023.
12/16/2022
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Research and Economic Development,
College of Science and Technology,
The Graduate College
A research team comprised of professors, post-doctoral and graduate student researchers from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University presented at the 2022 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting in Chicago. Solomon Bililign, Ph.D., Marc N. Fiddler, Ph.D., Vaios Moschos, Ph.D., Janica Gordon, Markie’Sha James and Megan Mouton participated in poster and oral presentations that focused on research related to air quality and health in Africa.
12/13/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The public will be able to view the 2022 homecoming mural designed by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University visual arts student Laila Rahman-Latta until Dec. 31 at Bojangles’ 1115 E. Bessemer Avenue, Greensboro, location.
12/13/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The work of a North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University visual arts student will be featured exclusively at the Milwaukee Bucks HBCU Game Night and worn by selected fans .Janiya Barcliff, a junior visual media (graphic) design major in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences from Elizabeth City, North Carolina, won the 2022 Milwaukee Bucks x HBC-YOU Made T-shirt contest. Individuals who attend or formerly attended a historically Black college or university (HBCU) were eligible to compete and only one national winner was selected.
12/12/2022
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Research and Economic Development,
College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Alamance Community College (ACC) today kicked off the first Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining training of its kind in North Carolina. America’s Cutting Edge (ACE), a U.S. Department of Defense program designed to reestablish American leadership in the machine tool industry, provides online and in-person training – all at no cost.
12/01/2022
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Employees
For the fifth consecutive year, A&T will host Winter Wishes in Aggieland and grant the holiday gift (wishes) of foster children.
11/30/2022
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Student Affairs
TRiO Programs at N.C. A&T recently received nearly $7 million in grants and federal student aid.
11/30/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The Aggie Writing Scholars Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has successfully supported and served 45 incoming first-year students since 2019. To “support the expansion of the university’s writing center and writing-intensive courses throughout the university’s curriculum,” the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded a historic $500,000 grant to the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at that time.
11/21/2022
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Research and Economic Development,
Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
A new partnership between the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development (DEVCOM) Soldier Center and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at Gateway Research Park will develop advanced nanoscale materials for soldier protection that promise to be lighter, faster, safer and stronger than ever before.
11/18/2022
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Research and Economic Development,
College of Engineering
Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received a portion of a $5 million grant to study how to create semiconductors that can withstand extreme environments, like outer space.
11/16/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,
Visual & Performing Arts
“The Soul of Christmas” is a finger-snapping, foot-tapping, hand-clapping holiday musical for the whole family. Join North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program beginning Dec. 1 as they journey into the world of joyful music that will lift your spirits and feed your soul.
11/09/2022
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Student Affairs
The department of Counseling Services at N.C. A&T will host the free panel discussion and dialogue, “Real Talk” about mental health.
11/01/2022
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Research and Economic Development,
College of Engineering
A leader in transportation technology and autonomous research, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University opened its rural test track and demonstrated its autonomous vehicles Tuesday, Nov. 1. One of the only rural tracks in the nation, the university unveiled a unique fleet of connected self-driving shuttles to be used for testing and developing advanced technologies for public transportation. Once testing is complete for the next phase, the vehicles will be cleared for deployment between the university’s campus and downtown Greensboro–allowing riders to experience leading autonomous innovation first-hand.
10/26/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,
Journalism and Mass Communication
Seven distinguished alumni and servant leaders will become the first Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) Hall of Fame inductees Friday, Oct. 28, during a 10:30 a.m. ceremony in the General Classroom Building Auditorium. A reception will follow the induction ceremony in Crosby Hall Room 217. The department plans to make the Hall of Fame induction an annual event during Homecoming week.
10/20/2022
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Research and Economic Development
For nearly two decades, the nation has acknowledged October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, informing everyday Americans, government and business infrastructure of potential malicious activities and ways to combat and proactively avoid them. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s final awareness event, The CyberBiz Workshop, will focus on empowering local businesses with helpful cyberattack prevention methods.
10/19/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a jazz concert featuring acclaimed international musician Lori Williams on Monday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium.
10/14/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, in collaboration with Preservation Greensboro, will host a new traveling exhibit titled, “We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina.” The exhibit, opening Wednesday, Oct. 19, and running through Dec. 9 at the University Galleries, will feature the stories of those who constructed and designed many of North Carolina’s most treasured historic sites.
10/13/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program will present “Dearly Departed,” a comedy about death, written by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones and directed by Miller Lucky Jr.
10/12/2022
The United States Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Naval Research (ONR) has awarded North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University researchers $9 million to investigate how to create trustworthy, reconfigurable and secure artificial intelligence for cyber physical defense systems and diversify the artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity workforce.
10/11/2022
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Admissions
N.C. A&T will host Fall Open House on Oct. 15.
09/29/2022
N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Revises Mtg. Schedule
09/26/2022
N.C. A&T Board of Trustees will meet Sept. 29-30, 2022.
09/16/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Acclaimed international musician Lori Williams will bring her soulful jazz sounds to the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as its 2022-2023 Jazz Artist-in-Residence.
09/06/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and other North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University auxiliaries will participate in the 2022 North Carolina Folk Festival this weekend with various musical performances, extending an invitation to visit the new University Galleries exhibition and will host a booth in downtown Greensboro to engage with festival attendees. The festival is a “three-day celebration of cultural heritage through music, dance, handmade crafts and food” with a mission rooted in appreciating “diverse traditions and contribute to community vibrancy and inclusivity.”
08/31/2022
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College of Science and Technology
The 2021 State of the Climate Report released today reveals evidence of another year of a warming climate, with new record highs and frequency of extreme weather events across the globe.
08/29/2022
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Research and Economic Development,
College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will open the Center for Electrochemical Dynamics and Reactions on Surfaces (CEDARS) funded by a four-year $10.35 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE). The center will be led by Dhananjay Kumar, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering (COE).
08/19/2022
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Alumni
The annual N.C. A&T Alumni Homecoming concert will feature R&B singer Jeffrey Osborne as headliner and special guest, Loose Ends.
08/17/2022
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Academic Affairs,
Students
N.C. A&T starts the new academic year with more students than ever, new academic programs and a research enterprise on a rapid rise.
08/17/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Text-in-Community (TIC) program has announced Adam Harris’ highly lauded “The State Must Provide: Why America’s Colleges Have Always Been Unequal – And How to Set Them Right” as the campus book for the 2022-23 academic year.
08/10/2022
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Research and Economic Development
Sponsored research activities at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University expanded significantly in fiscal year 2022, supported by a second-consecutive record year in contracts and grants to A&T faculty: Researchers earned $97.3 million in awards.
08/08/2022
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Academic Affairs
The Aggie Academy Advisory Board will meet Aug. 17.
08/07/2022
A&T BOT nominations committee will hold a special-called meeting.
08/02/2022
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Research and Economic Development,
College of Engineering
State agency leaders and industry partners are celebrating 40 high school and 20 college students’ completion of the 2022 N.C. Clean Energy pre-apprenticeship and internship program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
The program – the first of its kind in the nation – is committed to equipping the next generation of potential clean energy talent with professional training and skills development in various topics, including solar panel installation, renewable energy, HVAC and architectural design.
07/22/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a virtual program, “The Role and Importance of Preserving African American History and Culture,” on Wednesday, July 27, at noon. Brea Johnson, public historian and manuscripts librarian for the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University, will delve into the world of preservation and careers in the field of public history.
07/13/2022
The Aggie Academy will hold a public board meeting.
07/11/2022
N.C. A&T BOT will hold annual retreat.
06/24/2022
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Alumni,
Students
Singer, songwriter Pharrell Williams commits to paying off N.C. A&T Student's student loan debt.
06/17/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Alexis Black, an honors senior multimedia journalism student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been named to the sixth class of Rhoden Fellows. The program is a training initiative for aspiring journalists from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in partnership with Andscape, a “reimagination, expansion and diversification of The Underfeated’s former platform.”
Black is A&T’s fourth fellow, following Alexis Davis, East Dockery and Donovan Dooley’s participation in 2021, 2019 and 2018, respectively. She will join five cohort members from Alabama State University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University and Xavier University.
06/16/2022
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Student Affairs
N.C. A&T, UNCG and Guilford College will host two Juneteenth activities and events.
06/15/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a virtual program, “The Role and Importance of Black Art Gallery Owners” Wednesday, June 22, at noon. Artist Jason Franklin will delve into the world of African American art gallery ownership and its importance to artists of color.
05/31/2022
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The HBCU National Center selected Sydney Ross, a rising senior multimedia journalism major at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, to participate in its Class of Summer 2022 cohort. The HBCU National Center program was “established by the Honorable Jacqueline M. Lewis to foster experiential learning, mentorship, and networking” and aims to help make internship housing in Washington, D.C. affordable for students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Ross will intern in the nation’s capital this summer with the Black-owned network launched by renowned journalist and commentator Roland S. Martin.
05/16/2022
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Research and Economic Development
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will collaborate with IBM to establish a virtual Cybersecurity Leadership Center aimed to enhance opportunities for learning, application and professional development for students and faculty.
05/14/2022
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Academic Affairs
AGL students have exceptional stories of grit, determination and inspiration. Many share stories of losing their way, but finding redemption through the program. Here are some of their stories.